Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 16: $73,520 - $86,500, commensurate with experience.

About Western

Considered Canada's most beautiful University, Western's main campus spans 400 acres of Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern LEED-certified capital structures providing an idyllic environment for our community of scholars. The university is located in London, Canada, a safe, vibrant and welcoming community of more than 350,000 people serving as a regional medical and industrial hub for southwestern Ontario.

About Us

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites, and services within Western's campus community. Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western’s facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Director, Facilities Development & Engineering, the Electrical Infrastructure Specialist is a technical resource that helps Facilities Management (“FM”) support the campus community and ensure that the University of Western Ontario’s (“Western”) facilities are operating and supported appropriately. The role will work closely with Facilities Development & Engineering (“FDE”) and Facilities Operations as well as various internal and external parties, providing technical expertise on construction and renovation projects. The Electrical Infrastructure Specialist will support the Facility Condition Assessment Program and play a key role in planning deferred maintenance for all electrical systems on campus. The role is a key contributor to Western’s deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrade management plan.

Qualifications

Education:

• 3-year college diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology; OR,
• Certificate of Qualification as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario, with equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Completion of or working towards the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in a related field would be an asset

Experience:

• 7 years of experience working with large complex electrical systems
• Experience coordinating small to medium sized projects
• Experience in a large, complex, institutional environment preferred
• Experience with a building auditing program, asset management, and facility condition assessments an asset
• Experience with deferred maintenance planning preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, guidelines and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, including low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution, lighting, motors, controls, fire alarm, and other building services
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion in dealing with various parties and colleagues, including solid negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Sound judgment and decision making ability with a willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
• Strong business acumen with an ability to influence, motivate, and inspire with or without positional authority
• Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
• Proven ability to take initiative and in-depth knowledge of how to champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
• Organizational skills to manage multiple activities/projects that are accurate and thorough, sometimes of a complex nature
• In-depth knowledge of techniques for planning, managing, and coordinating projects that involve a variety of parties
• Knowledge of common project obstacles and necessary controls and contingency plans that will help address them
• Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
• Strong customer service skills and ability to understand and translate customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to meet or exceed expectations
• Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
• Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple, and complex projects and rapidly changing priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check(s) from a police service, as well as a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #40402. The position will remain open until filled, and we will begin reviewing applications mid-September.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.